The Messenger

Co llege Hi l ls Baptist Church Volume 4 , Issue 01 Januar y 0 7, 20 14

In This Issue:

F ROM THE P ASTOR : Jesus Leading in the Dance

"...we preach Christ crucified... Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God... It

is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption." 1 Corinthians 1:23-24, 30

God is not impressed with what we can do for Him. He is interested in what Christ

does through us. "Dream big dreams for God." "Do great things for the Kingdom." These sentiments found in many Christian books and seminars are chips off of the

ancient bricks of the Tower of Babel--man's futile and puny attempts to reach God.

The Good News of Jesus Christ is what He has already done, "Christ crucified." Salva-

tion is what God did through Jesus Christ, not what man does. The believers' good works must be the fruit of the life of Christ who resides in us, Christ, who is our

"righteousness, holiness, and redemption."

We do not muster the effort to pay Him back for what He did. No one ever can. And it is an insult to Him. Grace repaid is grace negated. Instead we immerse ourselves in

the person and works of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit through His Word, through His Church, and learn the rhythms of His grace and His work in every area of

life. In the ordinary as well as the momentous. In sickness and in health. In abun-dance and in need. Jesus leading in the dance, where we begin to see what He sees,

feel what He feels, until the conclusion of God's redemptive music.

Jesus said, “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing" (John

15:5). We do not dream up religious projects then ask God to bless them. We simply

follow Jesus' lead. “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” (Ephesians

2:10). Lakan

From the Pastor 1

Calloway Mission Fundraiser Replenish Ladies Retreat Lottie Moon Offering Update

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2 Peter Sermon Series REFRESH! Precept Spring 2014

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Children’s Ministry Info 4

Youth Ministry Info 5

College Ministry Info 6

Contact Information

Ministries Information

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Friday, January 31st and Saturday, February 1st Courtyard by Marriott in Abilene, Texas Cost: $75 each ($25 deposit due now!)

Speaker: Kim Ransleben “Living Out Our Union with Christ” 1 Timothy

Our Church Goal: $8000.00

Total to Date: $11844.00!!

Cole & Rachel (Mariano) Calloway’s

Belize Mission Fundraiser

Tuesday, January 7th in the Fellowship Hall

at 7:00PM

Please come join us for dessert, coffee bar,

and musical entertainment by Cole & Rachel

as they share how the Lord will be using them

in Belize over the next year.

*All donations will help them with their mission trip expenses!

Sundays during Morning Worship

Meets Tuesdays, 9-11AM

in the Fellowship Hall

Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014

FMI: Contact Teacher,

Candy Blackwood

Saturday, January 11th 9AM—Noon in the AWANA Room for all current Sunday school, BodyLife, Small Group, and Bible study teachers, leaders, hosts, and anyone else who is interested in more effectively sharing the Gospel and making disciples who make disciples…

WEEKLY MEETINGS: Sunday School: AWANA Clubs: Sundays at 9:30AM Wednesdays at 6:00PM Classes for all ages Preschool—5th Grade Preschool—5th Grade FMI: Contact Philip Cross at 277-7980 or the Church office 949-5788

AWANA CLUBS MEET WEDNESDAYS 6-7:30PM ALL STUDENTS K-5TH GRADE ARE WELCOME!

AWANA stands for "approved workmen are not ashamed" . This won-derful, international children's program provides a clear, consistent presenta-tion of the gospel through-- Bible memory – our cornerstone • Circle games exclusive to Awana • A fun approach to learning God’s Word • Leadership training that is second to none • The church leaders of tomorrow trained to serve today • Evangelistic focus designed to reach unchurched youth and their families

AWANA Clubs Resume Wednesday, January 8th with—

Hot Chocolate Night!

YOUTH MINISTRIES

Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30AM CHBC Upstairs Home Groups: Sundays at 6:00PM Various Homes Outbreak: Wednesdays at 6:00PM CHBC Upstairs

FMI: Contact Ryan Connel 325-277-1778 or 325-949-5788 ryan@collegehillsbc.org

Weekly Meetings

M-Now Weekend: January 17-19 Cost: $20 each

FMI: Ryan Connel

COLLEGE MINISTRIES WEEKLY MEETINGS:

Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30AM (in the College Room)

Home Groups: Sundays at 6:00PM (Various Homes)

Pause: Wednesdays at 8:00PM (Connel’s Home-30 Clare) FMI: Contact Ryan Connel at 227-1778 or church office at 949-5788

Wednesdays at 7PM

FMI: Contact Ryan Connel

Pause resumes with the Spring Semester!

HOW TO CONTACT US:

By Mail: College Hills Baptist Church 2102 Johnson Ave San Angelo TX 76904

By Phone: 325.949.5788

By Fax: 325.949.6877

By Email: info@collegehillsbc.org

Online: www.collegehillsbc.org

Look us up on: YOUR CHURCH STAFF:

Lakan Mariano: Senior Pastor

Philip Cross: Family & Education Pastor

Ryan Connel: Pastor to Students

Micah Mariano: Worship Pastor

Cynthia Hickey: Ministry Assistant

CHURCH OFFICE

HOURS: Monday—Thursday:

8:30AM—4:00PM Friday:

9:00AM—4:00PM Lunch Break:

Noon— 1:00PM

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ELDERS AND DEACONS:

These men are responsible for hospital visitation and are available to anyone who has needs. Elder Fred Rike…….….....227-4208 Deacon John Bilberry……....942-1012 Elder Rex Stephenson….942-9537 Deacon Charles Harrison....653-4386 Elder Andrew Siefker…...212-4410 Deacon Jerry Walls………..…944-1876

Extended Session Workers:

BodyLife Home Groups meet Sunday evenings at 6PM. All groups are open to anyone, so choose one and join us! Spring Host Homes: 2201 Stanton (Todd & Gina Puckett) Led by: Sam Torbett & Rex Stephenson 3108 Maverick Rd. (Larry & Mechelyn Hall) *Note: Homes for this group alternate monthly

2837 Canyon Creek (Fred & Kim Rike) Led by: James Reid & Philip Cross 208 Edinburgh (Lakan & Kim Mariano) Led by: Lakan Mariano 2102 Johnson (Church) Led by: John Bilberry 2639 Parkview (J.T. & Michelle Smith) Led by: Andrew Siefker 1525 S Van Buren (John & Paige Southwell) Led by: Ryan Connel (1st & 3rd Sundays) 30 Clare (Ryan & Kira Connel) Led by: Ryan Connel (2nd & 4th Sundays)

We appreciate all our extended session workers. Please be in your place by 10:20AM so you can be there before the children arrive. Please call Philip Cross @ 325-277-7980 if you are unable to work your extended session or if you have any questions.

1’s and 2’s: 3’s & 4’s: 01-05 Jessie Rike Michon Grissom 01-12 Rex Stephenson Taylor Stephenson 01-19 Cameron Cross Tara Weber 01-26 Zach Speciale Rhiannon Kelso